How Do I Make A Bad Check Complaint?

Definition – A Bad Check is defined as a check that has been issued and then returned from a financial institution for “Non-Sufficient Funds” or “Account Closed”.

The following must apply to each returned check before a criminal complaint is made:

• Checks must have been personally received in Milford.(Checks received via the mail will not be prosecuted.)

• Checks must EXCEED $100.00.(Multiple checks issued by the same person that total over $100.00 will be prosecuted.)

• Proper identification must have been taken at the time the check(s) were issued or you personally know the issuer.(Proper I.D. is driver’s license/ID card.)

• Check must have been presented to your financial institution within 30 days of issue.

• You must not have taken any partial payment or taken the check(s) postdated or you could not have agreed to hold the check(s) for deposit.

• RENT CHECKS – If you (the landlord) hold a security deposit, the check cannot be prosecuted.

• The complaint must be made to the Milford Police Department within 90 days of the check being issued.

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